Yemen’s Houthis say Nasrallah’s killing increases ‘flame of sacrifice’
We also have reaction from the Yemeni group that has also been carrying out attacks in support of the Palestinians in Gaza following the start of Israel’s war on the besieged territory.
“The martyrdom of … Hassan Nasrallah will increase the flame of sacrifice, the heat of enthusiasm, the strength of resolve,” the Houthis said in a statement, promising to achieve “victory and the demise of the Israeli enemy”.
Israeli forces say missile from Yemen intercepted
The Israeli army has said in a statement it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after sirens sounded in central Israel. It added that its aerial defence unit intercepted the projectile outside of Israel’s territory.
Israeli army bans gatherings of more than 1,000 people in central Israel
Israel’s Home Front Command has issued restrictions on gatherings in central Israel starting today, according to the military spokesman Daniel Hagari. Gatherings will be restricted to 1,000 people in various areas of central Israel, he said in a briefing.
Hagari added further possible changes to the restrictions would be announced if needed.
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As number or people killed rises, Gallant claims war ‘is not with Lebanese people’
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has issued a short statement following the confirmation of Nasrallah’s killing claiming that Israel’s war is not with the Lebanese people.
Addressing the Lebanese people, Gallant said, “It’s time for change.”
Israeli attacks over the past week on different parts of Lebanon have killed hundreds of people, including dozens of children, and forced the displacement of tens of thousands.
The massive air attack that killed Nasrallah on Friday occurred on a densely populated civilian area of southern Beirut, reducing several residential buildings to rubble. Israel claimed it targeted a Hezbollah command centre.
In his statement, Gallant also said, “To our enemies I say: we are strong and determined. To our partners, I would say: our war, is your war.”
China’s Wang calls for ceasefire without delay
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the UN General Assembly that there must not be a delay in reaching a “comprehensive ceasefire”, as Israel continues attacking both Gaza and Lebanon.
Want also said a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians remains the way out of regional tensions.
